Friday, January 21, 2022

S&W Airweight Bodyguard

 

Ugly beat up old thing, isn't it? Kinda hits me in the feels, also being an ugly beat up old thing.
I hope to pick it up next week. Why did I even bid on this ancient and heavily carried little beast? My thoughts are not clear, but foremost is the desire to rehab this elderly carry pistol and make it look cared for.
There's every chance it's a little older than me, or possibly... possibly.... the same age. I need to see the serial number to determine that.
Do I need this? Hell no. What's that got to do with anything? It's a challenge. An Airweight with an aluminum frame and steel cylinder and barrel. What it will take to make it look good again is unclear at this point, but I expect it will entertaining as I learn some new things.

I'm leaning towards Cerakote (sp?), if I can find someone well experienced in it's use. I think I know a guy.......


With VZ grips that look like this:


1 comment:

FJB said...

I have carried the same S&W Model 49 for 52 years and mine is in only slightly better condition but I wouldn't think of "rehabbing" the old girl and you shouldn't either. Every mark on that gun is a story. Every rub a tale told.
Clean it. Make it functional and safe. Enjoy it.
Mine also has the Pachmeyer grips.